Today I have an 11 year old. Ben woke me up this morning feeling ill and his usual understated birthday merriment was even more sober. He managed to crack a half smile at his long awaited Nintendo DS and Guitar Hero Game and went back to bed while I took the other children to school.
We spent a rare morning together, just the two of us playing Guitar Hero and talking. As today marks the anniversary of my voyage into motherhood, I have been reminiscing and marvelling at how well Ben has survived being my experiment! He has made being the first child so easy on me; he is helpful, smart and determined. It has been fun to watch him grow and change, and to see him gain more independence. I am trying not to wish that I could hold time back for a little while longer.
Happy Birthday Ben! Now I just need to figure out how to make your Led Zepplin birthday cake... xxx
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